Advanced Practice, Pediatric Psychiatry Fellowship

Psychiatry Fellowship – Pediatric (Child/Adolescent)

JOB SUMMARY

The UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship is a year long program for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants. This immersive experience covers both general psychiatry and specialized child and adolescent psychiatry, offering hands-on training at UT Southwestern Medical Center, pediatrics hospitals, and affiliated clinics. The program equips participants with the skills needed to provide top quality mental health care for young patients from diverse backgrounds. Graduates become skills and culturally aware mental health providers, ready to enhance child and adolescent psychiatric care locally and beyond.

During the fellowship, the Pediatric Psychiatry Fellows are full time employees of UT Southwestern Medical Center that receive benefits, including paid time off, continuing education funds, and low cost comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Fellows receive a competitive annual salary in the amount of $95,000. 

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1,000 Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty across Children’s Health and UT Southwestern hospitals and ambulatory clinics, our APPs are part of a multidisciplinary team providing the highest-quality patient care.  Recognized as the top pediatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s Health has earned national rankings in all eleven specialty areas as well as best children’s hospital in North Texas. Tied for No. 15 in the nation for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery, our experts at The Heart Center have helped thousands of children with heart conditions lead happier, healthier lives. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern cardiothoracic APP team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. 

PROGRAM APPLICATION

Only complete application packets will be considered. All documents must be uploaded as individual attachments in your application.

A completed application must include the following:

·         Curriculum vitae or resume to include a list of clinical rotations, preceptors, responsibilities, and hours (if less than 3 years of experience).

·         Purpose Statement describing your interest in the Pediatric Psychiatry Fellowship program and how it aligns with your future career goals.

·         Two letters of recommendation attesting to your clinical competence and character. Preferably one from a program director/faculty and a clinical supervisor.

IMPORTANT DATES